PMAOHS420B - Develop First Aid procedures and manage resources
Description |
This competency unit encompasses the management of procedure development and the implementation of effective systems for human and physical resources to ensure that First Aid can be effectively and efficiently provided in the workplace. |
Pre/Co-Requisites |
Nil |
Performance Criteria |
1. Develop effective organizational systems 1.1 Coordinate participative processes to identify and agree on outcomes 1.2 Initiate processes to plan, implement and control systems to achieve identified outcomes 1.3 Implement/develop policies and procedures consistent with procedures 1.4 Develop and maintain processes for effective conduct of First Aid responsibilities 1.5 Distribute changes in policy and procedures to relevant personnel using appropriate communication channels 1.6 Undertake review of procedures/policy, and report recommendations as required. 2. Implement effective First Aid training and practice. 2.1 Maintain links with First Aid bodies and professionals and clinical organisations/bodies 2.2 Maintain currency of First Aid and personal qualifications in accordance with industry and organisational requirements 2.3 Review and validate risks against procedures 2.4 Coordinate, plan, implement and evaluate additional training in a timely manner to meet the needs of individuals and the work site 2.5 Ensure practices are consistent with current standards and policies 2.6 Coordinate planning for response to major incidents and make known to the work group in readiness for implementation. 3. Maintain up-to-date professional development of knowledge and skills. 3.1 Undertake self education process in accordance with workplace principles and opportunities 3.2 Access links with various professional First Aid bodies and organisations to maintain currency in the field 3.3 Access and communicate promptly relevant information to work group, and maintain certification in accordance with workplace procedures and legislation. |
Required Skills & Knowledge |
Required Skills
Required Knowledge Knowledge and understanding of policy development and systems for human and physical resources sufficient to ensure that First Aid can be effectively and efficiently provided in the workplace. These include:
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Range Statement |
Codes of practice/standards Where reference is made to industry codes of practice, and/or Australian/international standards, the latest version must be used. Systems Systems may include:
Accessing relevant information Access relevant information may include:
First Aid Bodies and Clinical Organisations First Aid bodies and professional and clinical organisations/bodies could include:
Procedures Procedures may be from organisations such as:
Education Self education processes may include:
Health, safety and environment (HSE) All operations to which this unit applies are subject to stringent health, safety and environment requirements, which may be imposed through State or Federal legislation, and these must not be compromised at any time. Where there is an apparent conflict between Performance Criteria and HSE requirements, the HSE requirements take precedence. |
Evidence Guide |
Overview of assessment Assessment of this unit should include demonstrated competence on actual plant and equipment in a work environment. The unit will be assessed in as holistic a manner as is practical and may be integrated with the assessment of other relevant units of competency. Assessment will occur over a range of situations that will include disruptions to normal, smooth operation. Where applicable, assessment should replicate workplace conditions as far as possible. Where, for reasons of safety, access to equipment and resources and space, assessment takes place away from the workplace, simulations should be used to represent workplace conditions as closely as possible. Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit Competence may be demonstrated working individually, under supervision or as part of a First Aid team. Context of and specific resources for assessment Assessment will require access to an operating plant over an extended period of time, or a suitable method of gathering evidence of operating ability over a range of situations. A bank of scenarios/case studies/what-ifs will be required as will a bank of questions which will be used to probe the reasoning behind the observable actions. Method of assessment Competence may be assessed in conjunction with other industry units of competency dealing with things such as:
Guidance information for assessment Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the oracy, language and literacy capacity of the assessee and the work being performed. |
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